Why is 1 point = 1.33 pixels?

Because 72 pt = 1 inch (print) and 96 px = 1 inch (web). So 96 ÷ 72 = 1.33 px per point.

My print spec says 18pt body text. What size should I use in CSS?

18 pt × 1.33 ≈ 24 px. Or use font-size: 1.5em (if 16px base). Web design often uses relative em units instead of fixed pixels for better responsiveness.

Is 12pt print font always 16px on web?

Usually. 12 pt × 1.33 ≈ 16 px, which is the web standard base. But modern web often uses 1em (which may be 16px, 18px, or custom). Verify your design system's base.

Does the conversion change on different monitors?

In CSS, no. Browsers maintain 96 DPI conversion regardless of physical monitor DPI. In image editing, verify your tool's DPI—it may vary for high-DPI exports.

Point to Pixel Converter

Enter a value to instantly convert between typography units.

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1 Point = 1.3333 Pixel

Key Formulas

Point → Pica

pc = pt × 0.0833333

Point → Inch

in = pt × 0.0138889

Pica → Inch

in = pc × 0.166667

Points are print units (1/72 inch); pixels are screen units (1/96 inch at web standard). At standard web DPI (96 pixels per inch), 1 point equals approximately 1.33 pixels. This conversion is essential when translating print font specifications and typography to CSS-based web design.

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12 pt = 16 px. Standard print body text becomes web body text; this is why 16px is default on many websites.

12 pt = 16 px

14 pt ≈ 18.67 px. Common email/document font size translates to readable web text.

14 pt = 18.67 px

24 pt = 32 px. Print heading size equals 32px in web—good for subheadings and mobile headers.

24 pt = 32 px

72 pt (1 inch) = 96 px. Full-inch typography becomes full 96-pixel width at web standard.

72 pt = 96 px

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